Health and Social Care

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Wednesday 20th March 2024

(9 months ago)

Ministerial Corrections
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The following are extracts from the statement on NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform on 7 February 2024.
Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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The hon. Gentleman articulates the case against Labour-run Wales with great power. There is £200 million on top of the £3 billion that we already spend on NHS dentistry in England.

[Official Report, 7 February 2024, Vol. 745, c. 264.]

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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We have finite resources. As I have said, this is additional money. I have prioritised dentistry across the board, but this is £200 million of additional money—in addition to the £3 billion that we spend in England.

[Official Report, 7 February 2024, Vol. 745, c. 266.]

Letter of correction from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care:

Errors have been identified in the responses I gave to the hon. Members for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr (Jonathan Edwards) and for Arfon (Hywel Williams). The correct responses should have been:

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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The hon. Gentleman articulates the case against Labour-run Wales with great power. There is £200 million as part of the £3 billion that we will spend on NHS dentistry in England.

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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We have finite resources. I have prioritised dentistry across the board. This is £200 million as part of the £3 billion, that we will spend in England.